There are times when the simplest solution for tailgating food is just making a bunch of sandwiches. They’re filling, can be served whenever, and are pretty cheap. This recipe for Italian Beef Sandwiches from Cooking with Caitlin is perfectly suited for tailgating. Just bring a pot and heat it up on a camping stove to get a really great sandwich. You can also on how to make these.
key information
Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
ingredients
1 Baguette
1 1/2 Pounds Rare Roast Beef
1/2 Pound Provolone
32 Oz. Beef Broth
2 Tablespoons Italian Seasonings
1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 Handful Hot Pickled Vegetables
instructions
1. In a large pot, add the beef broth, herbs, and spices. Bring the concoction to medium-high heat so the broth will start to boil and allow the flavors to steep.
2. Slice Baguette length wise without completely cutting the spine of the bread. Fold the bread open and assemble a layer of provolone.
3. Once the bread is ready and the broth is boiling, individually place the slices of roast beef into the hot broth. When the beef begins to float (shouldn’t take longer then a minute), using tongs, place the beef along the baguette.
4. Place the hot pickled vegetables – Giardiniera -(optional) on top of the beef, fold the bread together, and slice into portion sizes. For a real Chicago experience dip the connected side of the sandwich into the hot broth. This gives it that added extra flavor.